Improved condition shown by A. & M. Fair Association
The A. M. Fair Association reduced debt from 1547.46 to 506.17 over two years under Secretary John Matthews. The 1916 fair faced extraordinary costs from flood damage and race track repairs, but the association paid expenses and premiums, aiming for a debt‑free 1917 fair and broader county appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & M. Fair Association
John Matthews
Matthews
Carroll County
Georgia
Carroll
Carrollton Notice Ready To Contract Teachers 1917
V D Whatley of Carrollton Georgia states readiness to contract with teachers for the year 1917. The notice is dated January 8 and appears in local public records seeking staffing for schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam
D. Whatley
Carrollton, Ga
Postponed sale of nine Carrollton city lots on Tanner Street
Auction notice for nine city lots in Carrollton fronting Tanner street, 40 feet each and running 145 feet west, postponed to the first Tuesday in February 1917 at 41 o clock, 4 1m. Terms for distribution. JORDAN and J. M. Humrick, Auctioneer. 1-18-3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton Ga
Tanner Street
Jordan
J. M. Humrick
House for Rent on Cedar Street in Quiet Residence Area
Eight-room house with sewer and light connections available on Cedar Street in a desirable residence section. Apply to Miss Naomi Jones for details and showing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Street
Naomi Jones
Fire destroys Bledsoe fruit shop on Public Square
A early Wednesday fire at 14 Public Square destroyed Ed Bledsoe's fruit and confectionery shop in a room cut off from Carrollton Electric Co. offices. Smoke and water damaged the Electric Co. space. loss insured. The only fatality reported was the store car found roasted in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bledsoe
Carrollton Electric Company
Public Square
Electric Company
Bowdon's Mr W A Carden Found Dead In Home
Bowdon resident Mr W A Carden was found dead Thursday morning after days without contact. Coroner Stallings and Deputy Sheriff W M Webb were summoned Thursday evening to hold an inquest over the body.
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W. A. Carden
Bowdon
Mr. Carden
Stallings
W. M. Webb
Woodmen Elect Officers for 1917
The Woodmen of Magnolia Corp No. 100 in Carroldon Georgia elected officers for 1917 led by Past Counsel J S Dempsey and Counsel Commander J E Conner. Other posts include Ad visor Lieutenant R T Cooper Banker L J Torres Clerk H L Hendon Escort O L Gentry Watchman George Wynn Sentry A Pike Captain T W Dimmock Auditors E M Smith H T Smith B J Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Magnolia Corp No
Carroldon
J. S. Dempsey
J. E. Conner
R. T. Cooper
L. J. Torres
H. L. Hendon
O. L. Gentry
George Wynn
A. Pike
T. W. Dimmock
E. M. Smith
H. T. Smith
B. J. Taylor
Cotton ginned in Carroll County compares 1916 and 1917
Carroll county saw 25,888 bales of cotton ginned from the 1916 crop before January 1, 1917, down from 36,859 bales ginned by January 1, 1916. The figures reflect early season ginning activity and indicate a decline in output year over year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Meeting of Woman's Missionary Society
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. J Tl Bradley Monday afternoon January 22 at 3 o'clock. Program includes Enlarging Our Watchword led by Mrs. W Is Transard, songs, prayers, and talks on Religious Education in Public Schools by Miss Allie Beall and Introducing the Indian to Citizenship by Mrs. C A Lyle Long, Our Work in Africa by Mrs. E T Steed, and The Bank of Heaven by Mrs. J Z Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. ‘Tl. Bradley
W. Is
Allie Beall
C. A. Lyle
Africa
E. T.steed
the Bank of Heaven
J.Z. Thompson
Farmers Union to Hold Important Meeting Carrollton Ga 1917
The Carroll County Farmers Union will hold an important meeting on Thursday January 25 at the courthouse beginning at 10 am Invitations extend to all to hear Hon L M Rhodes of Tennessee and J J Mills of Georgia speak on agriculture They urge agitation education cooperation and diversification as paths to progress Carrollton Ga Jan 15 1917
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
South
Carrol
Cow for Sale Notice
Fine Jersey cow fresh in milk offered by Henry Boyd of Sand Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Henry Boyd
Sand Hill
Gulf Refining to Build Big Storage Plant in Carrollton
Gulf Refining Company plans a new storage plant in Carrollton on Central Railway tracks near Maple Street, signaling growth for the city as a distribution center for gasoline and oil. The plant size fits Carrollton’s projected business and population, about 26 000, with land acquired from the IL W. Long estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Refining Company
Carrollton
Gulf Company
Central Railway
Maple Street
IL W. Long
Jurors Drawn for March City Court First Week
A long list shows jurors drawn for the March term of the city court with names such as L. McWhorter J. Gray and W.Nixon among others in the first week. Second week jurors include W. Baskin W. Lumsden W.D. Duncan and M. Styles with many more names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lee
L. H. Garrett
T. J. Moore
T. G. Hyde
William Garrett
T. C. J. BR. Brown
J. A. Nix
Is A Pritchard
T. A. Lott
M. Ee
Flen Aferick
Cole
A. L. Chandler
J. Garst
J. A. Mandeville
Amin R. Spence
J. A. Griffin
G. P. G. Graven
C. F. Lambert
Ai Addington
Sewell
Sims
Nixon
B. C
E. Adams
J. A. Robinson
Stock Company Buys the Buchanan Tribune
Bremen January The Buch anan Tribune has been purchased by the Haralson Publishing company a stock company formed to publish a paper at the county seat. Directors include Price Edwards J J Mangham T Hutcheson Dr J J Gibson and Claud Moore with Dr Gibson as editor and W F Edwards as general manager. sale expected Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Buchanan Tribune
A. I
G. F. Dodson
Haralson Publishing Company
Haralson County
Price Edwards
Tallapoosa Circuit
J.J. Mangham
For Sale Good Cow with Week Old Calf
A brief sale notice lists a good cow with a week-old calf offered by J N CR. The fragment suggests a rural classified ad announcing livestock for sale with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. CR
Peoples Bank Holds Seventh Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Peoples Bank held its seventh annual meeting on Monday January 15 reporting excellent condition and one of its best years. The dividend was declared and officers and directors were re elected. Deposits increased significantly and the management lineup for the coming year included G W Fleming as president J M Jackson as vice president C A Cook as cashier G T Spence as assistant cashier and a board featuring Fleming Falkson Cook Robinson Stewart Baskin Campbell and Goodwyn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peoples Bank
Esident
G. W. Fleming
John M. Jackson
Cash
Cook
G. T. Spence
J. M. Falkson
G. €. Cook
W. C. Robinson
W J. Stewart
A. J. Baskin
We &. Campbell
WH. J. Goodwyn
W. G. Johnson
Immortal Phoenix Prompts Visit to Hardware Garages
A fragmented historical notice invites readers to learn about the phoenix metaphor and industrial revival, directing them to visit THE MARRIE PARDWARE CO GARAGE, THE S COMPANY GARAGE, and Odom Bros. Garage in Atlanta. It features references to Mr. Odom the Master Mechanic and OLIN GARRETT as the local figures tied to automotive service and descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Marrie Pardware CO
Byram
S;company
E. L. Odom
Odom Bros
Atlanta
Harris Hardware Company
Odom
Tarris Hardware Company
Olin Garrett
Largest Georgia hog on record raises farm stock hopes
An Atuota dispatch claims J. J. Fountain of Montgomery county raised the largest hog in Georgia, weighing 56 pounds gross and 891 pounds net. The 3 year old hog's middlings and bones weighed 136 and 60 pounds respectively after processing. The note praises selective breeding to replace scrub hogs and cites Dr. Seaman A Knapp’s influence on southern farming, urging better stock to boost hog and corn yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atuota
Georgia
J. J. Fountain
Montgomery County
Seaman A. Knapp
South
Nun Min
Seaman Khaps
Macon News
For Sale: Four-Ninety Chevrolet Five Passenger Car
Auto for sale offering a four ninety Chevrolet five passenger car at quick sale terms. Apply at this office promptly if interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ones
Pastors topics and new local library plans in Carrollton
The article notes upcoming church studies on First Principles of the Christian Life and Value of Personal Religion with a Bible study on January 24 led by Dr. Glenn Mullins, who plans to settle in Carrollton. It also highlights efforts by Mrs. J Brock and Miss Lyle Buskin to launch a circulating library in Carroll County and mentions local educational notes and visionary quotes on community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Mullins
New York City
Carrollton
Garrallton
Carroll County
Free
Carroll
Fitts
J. Brock
Carrollton Library Association
Lyle Buskin
County
Athens meeting brims with agriculture and home economics experts
Mrs W Db Whatley reports two hundred agents at the annual State College session in Athens Georgia. Attendees study farm butter making poultry management domestic science and county agent problems while visiting states share talks on Georgia agricultural possibilities creditable fair exhibits and rural life improvements. A midweek YWCA luncheon presided by Dr A M Soule adds lighthearted moments and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
State College At
Athens
Georgia
Nettie Peters Black
Samuel Lumpkin
M. L. Brittain
de. Jere Pound
State Normal
Mildred Rutherford
Miss Rutherford
Wilmer Moore
Madge Race
Alabama
C. B. Martin
Washington, D. C
South
Methodist Protestant Church Services Next Sunday
Services at the Methodist Protestant church at 119. m. and 7 p.m. will be led by Rev. Hosen Garrett. Come out and hear him. A cordial welcome is extended by GEO W MORRIS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church
Suniley
Hosen Garrett
All Geo
W. Morris
Tabernacle Baptist Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Tabernacle Baptist Church resumes services with Rev. S. J. Parrish returning to the pulpit at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunbeams meet at 1:00 p.m. Mid-week prayer is Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
S. J. Parrish
Episcopal Church Services Sunday at 11 O clock
Episcopal church will hold worship this Sunday at 11 o clock with the usual service. All invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal_church
Preaching Notice by Rev Walter S Willis at Girrollion First Christian
Rev Walter S Willis of Anniston Alabama will preach at the First Christian church in Girrollion next Sunday the 21st at 11 am and 7 pm Sunday night. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend both services. He comes recommended for a consecrated Christian faith and a preacher of ability. A L Williams Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Willis
Anniston
Ala
First Christian Church
Girrollion
Club work to shape life prep in US schools
Mrs Y Db Whatley from Athens Ga notes education aims beyond books stressing four I s Head Hands Heart Health. Normal schools train teachers to integrate club work with school work as national and state efforts push organized youth clubs county by county. She hints at a session lasting past the 17th with Dr Soule and Prof Campbell guiding the meeting and promises more from Carroll later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Soule
Campbell
Carroll
Y. Db
Whatley
Athens
Grand Rally Day At The Bonita Today
Grand Rally Day at the Bonita is scheduled for today Friday after a postponement from Monday due to bad weather. The program opens at 12:00 sharp with a movie showing for families and children, urging orderly attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bonita
Five Room House With Barn On Dixie Street For Rent
A three acre property including a good barn and an orchard offers a five room house for rent on Jan Dixie street. Apply to 7 N Crider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Dixie Street
Crider
For Sale or Rent Groom House Near Water and Pier
For sale or rent a close in groom house with water and pier conveniences. Contact Sig eerT KAYLOR for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Eert Kaylor
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Meeting OF Woman's Missionary Society
Farmers’ Union
W. D. Whatley
W. D. Chappell
the Immortal Phoenix
First Baptist
Jesus
Sparka
Tielen Keller
Tienf
Americ
Isaac Watts
God
Robinson Crusoe
Samuel Johnson
Avon
Samuel Goleridge
Shakespeare
W. Db. Whatley
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Episcopal Church
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